At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and strategy for a thriving Christian charity.
- Company: Westcott House, a welcoming theological college in central Cambridge.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, generous pension, free meals, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Join a friendly team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in theological education while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in finance and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 62500 - 62500 £ per year.
Westcott House is seeking to appoint a full-time Finance Director to take up post in October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capable Finance Director to make a difference in a Christian charity with an open and inclusive ethos. The Finance Director is a member of the Senior Leadership of the college and has a pivotal role in ensuring its success. The Finance Director supports the Principal and Trustees in developing and implementing the strategy of the college, oversees and ensures excellent delivery of all financial operations, ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory structures applicable to the college, and ensures clear processes and robust controls are in place and adhered to consistently.
Theological education in the Church of England has faced challenges in recent years, with a drop in numbers training for ministry. We are looking for a senior colleague who will be inspired by the opportunity to help us navigate the coming years on a secure financial footing, so we continue to deliver exceptional theological education for the Church. This is a permanent, full-time role. The post holder will be expected to work on site, subject to any reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010.
The salary for this position is currently £62,500 per annum. The 2026 pay review is underway, and any increase would apply from 1 September 2026.
Benefits include:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Generous non-contributory pension scheme
- Free meals on site during working hours in term
- On-site parking
- A rewarding work environment within a friendly, welcoming team
About Us
Situated in central Cambridge, Westcott House is a theological college that prepares people for public ministry in the Church of England and offers theological education, training and research opportunities to clergy and lay people. Training people for ministry in the Church of England has been our core work over many years and continues to shape our life as a community. More recently we have been joined by increasing numbers of lay and ordained independent students, typically studying at a distance, who now make up around half of our student body.
Application Process
The closing deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 9 September 2026. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK before employment commences. Westcott House is an equal opportunities employer and will select candidates against the criteria in the job description and person specification. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates of UKME and global majority heritage. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process where required. Westcott House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. Interviews will be held in September at Westcott House, Cambridge. Reasonable UK travel expenses will be paid.
Further particulars are available on our website: Westcott House Careers. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@westcott.cam.ac.uk.
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